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Injury Toe
Est. Return 11/1/2025
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20.6
REB
2.9
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6.7
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1.2
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0.1
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Garland's 2023-24 season was interrupted by a six-week absence from mid-December to late January due to a fractured jaw. He got out to a strong start and averaged 20.7 points, 2.8 rebounds 5.9 assists and 1.6 steals through his first 20 games of the season. After his return, he averaged 16.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 1.1 steals over his final 37 appearances of the regular season. His production took another slight step backward in the playoffs, where he averaged 15.7 points, 3.5 rebounds 5.8 assists and 1.1 steals in 35.9 minutes over 12 outings. Overall, he reached the 20-point mark in 22 games, including five with at least 30 and a season-high of 36 points on 11-for-23 shooting during a road loss against the Magic in early December. Garland continued to pose a respectable threat from long range, shooting an average of 37.1 percent from deep on the season, knocking down more than three threes on 13 occasions and a high of eight three-pointers in a single game. He also dished more than seven assists 22 times, including a season-high 12 assists on two occasions. Garland is set for his sixth NBA season as a member of the Cavaliers and is likely to continue to shine alongside Donovan Mitchell, as a top-tier backcourt duo. Read Past Outlooks

Won't be ready for start of season
Garland (toe) is likely to miss time to open the 2025-26 season, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
While the Cavaliers announced earlier Monday that Garland was expected to resume basketball activities by the start of training camp in October, the team also relayed that the point guard was facing a recovery timeline of 4-to-5 months after undergoing surgery to repair his left great toe. According to sources familiar with the situation, Garland's recovery program looks like it will trend closer to five months than four, which means that the point guard will miss at least a handful of games to begin the campaign. Donovan Mitchell will likely see more on-ball opportunities for whatever length of time Garland is sidelined.
While the Cavaliers announced earlier Monday that Garland was expected to resume basketball activities by the start of training camp in October, the team also relayed that the point guard was facing a recovery timeline of 4-to-5 months after undergoing surgery to repair his left great toe. According to sources familiar with the situation, Garland's recovery program looks like it will trend closer to five months than four, which means that the point guard will miss at least a handful of games to begin the campaign. Donovan Mitchell will likely see more on-ball opportunities for whatever length of time Garland is sidelined.
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How does Darius Garland compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
True Shooting %
60.0%
Effective Field Goal %
56.2%
3-Point Attempt Rate
45.1%
Free Throw Rate
21.7%
Offensive Rebound %
2.3%
Defensive Rebound %
7.7%
Total Rebound %
5.1%
Assist %
32.2%
Steal %
1.7%
Block %
0.4%
Turnover %
9.5%
Usage %
27.3%
Fantasy Points Per Game
35.7
Fantasy Points Per Minute
1.2
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After breaking out during the 2021-22 season, Garland was initially viewed as a potential second-rounder heading into the 2022-23 campaign. The arrival of Donovan Mitchell threw a wrench in the works, putting a slight dampener on what Garland might be able to do. After the dust had settled, Garland appeared to settle in nicely alongside Mitchell, albeit playing second fiddle on most nights. His production remained consistent, although his numbers did take a tiny hit across the board, seeing him lose about a round of value. He ended by averaging 21.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 7.8 assists and 1.2 steals. The Cavaliers put together a strong season but were ultimately bundled out in the first round of the playoffs. Now in his fifth season, Garland will be looking to assume more of a leadership role, and what better way than to let his numbers do the talking? Cleveland has kept their young core together, meaning the chemistry will be there from opening night. As long as Mitchell is there, Garland's ceiling does remain somewhat limited. He should be available in the third round of most drafts, leaving the door open for a small amount of value should he manage a slight uptick on both ends of the floor.
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Likely for camp following surgery
The Cavaliers announced Monday that Garland underwent surgery on his left great toe and is expected to resume basketball activities by the start of training camp.
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Struggles in elimination game
Garland had 11 points (4-16 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 114-105 loss to the Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
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Drops 21 points in Game 4 loss
Garland notched 21 points (6-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 8-8 FT), six assists, one rebound and one steal over 27 minutes during Sunday's 129-109 loss to the Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
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Will start in return Friday
Garland (toe) will be in the starting lineup Friday against the Pacers, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
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Set to play Friday
Garland (toe) is available for Friday's Game 3 versus the Pacers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
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Not keen on leaving Cleveland
Garland is not keen on leaving the Cavaliers during the offseason, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN.
ANALYSIS
Garland "might have been on the verge of asking for a trade" last summer, according to Windhorst, but he's now happy in Cleveland after putting together an All-Star season. The star floor general averaged 20.6 points, 6.7 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 30.7 minutes across 75 regular-season appearances in 2024-25. He's expected to be part of the core of the Cavaliers next season alongside Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, so if any team wants to acquire him via trade, Cleveland would probably ask for a lot in return. Garland is under contract until the 2027-28 campaign.
Garland "might have been on the verge of asking for a trade" last summer, according to Windhorst, but he's now happy in Cleveland after putting together an All-Star season. The star floor general averaged 20.6 points, 6.7 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 30.7 minutes across 75 regular-season appearances in 2024-25. He's expected to be part of the core of the Cavaliers next season alongside Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, so if any team wants to acquire him via trade, Cleveland would probably ask for a lot in return. Garland is under contract until the 2027-28 campaign.